The Medical Assisting Program equips students with a diverse set of skills essential for a career in health care. Students learn patient care skills, health care administration skills, receive hands-on training, and develop soft skills for professional success.
Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Clinical skills like patient histories, medical tests, and patient-physician liaison
- Healthcare Administration Skills: Managing medical records, scheduling, and insurance processing
- Hands-on Training: Practical experience with medical equipment and externships
- Soft Skills: Workplace professionalism, patient interaction, and employability skills
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Blend of online and on-campus instruction for flexibility
- Credentialing Exam Review: Preparation for national certification exams
- Job Outlook: Growing demand for Medical Assistants with career services support
- Qualified Instructors: Experienced professionals dedicated to student success
Skills Taught:
- Patient Care Skills: Clinical skills like patient histories, medical tests, and patient-physician liaison
- Healthcare Administration Skills: Managing medical records, scheduling, and insurance processing
- Hands-on Training: Practical experience with medical equipment and externships
- Soft Skills: Workplace professionalism, patient interaction, and employability skills
Program Features:
- Hybrid Learning: Blend of online and on-campus instruction for flexibility
- Credentialing Exam Review: Preparation for national certification exams
- Job Outlook: Growing demand for Medical Assistants with career services support
- Qualified Instructors: Experienced professionals dedicated to student success
The Medical Assisting Diploma Program at Porter & Chester Institute has a tuition cost of $18,384. This cost is exclusive of other fees that may be associated with the program. Please note that this is the in-state tuition cost, and out-of-state tuition costs may vary. It's important to consider all potential costs when planning for your education in health care.
The program length for the Medical Assisting program is 10 months.
Porter and Chester Institute is a career and technical school with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, offering certificate degrees.
Porter and Chester Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
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Award Type
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Diploma
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Program Length
Delivery Method
10 months
Hybrid